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Moon Crater Tycho: One of the Moon’s Showpieces

Moon Crater Tycho: One of the Moon’s Showpieces

The week of Sept. 13-19 takes us from Day 8 to Day 14. This week we will highlight the crater Tycho, visible on Wednesday night. Tycho1: [SW/P8; L=11°W] Tycho is one of the Moon’s showpieces, both on Day 8 and

Andrew Planck September 13, 2021September 13, 2021 Craters on the Moon, Lunar Days in September No Comments Read more

Brilliantly Lit “X” in the Sky: Lunar X

Brilliantly Lit “X” in the Sky: Lunar X

The week of February 24 – March 1 takes us from Lunar Day 1 to Day 7. This week we will highlight a feature popularly referred to as the Lunar X. Lunar X: [SE/M10] On Sunday evening, the Sun will

Andrew Planck February 24, 2020February 24, 2020 Craters on the Moon, Lunar Days in February, Lunar Observers, Unusual Features on the Moon No Comments Read more

Rima Hyginus on the Moon and Is Betelgeuse Going Supernova?

Rima Hyginus on the Moon and Is Betelgeuse Going Supernova?

The week of December 30 – January 5 takes us from Day 4 to Day 10. This week we will highlight Rima Hyginus (the Hyginus Rille), viewable on Thursday evening, and the Quadrantid meteor shower. Rima Hyginus: [NE/J10;] At the

Andrew Planck December 30, 2019December 30, 2019 Craters on the Moon, Dates to Observe Objects on the Moon, Lunar Days in January, Rilles on the Moon, Unusual Features on the Moon No Comments Read more

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